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Missing grip handle on 2017 Tacoma on driver side

Discussion in 'New Members' started by loying916, Mar 22, 2017.

  1. Mar 22, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    loying916

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    So I just bought my 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road long bed,
    I'm trying to see if there is a grip handle that I can install in the driver side because there isn't one.

    Anyone have any idea?
     
  2. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    MyDogJoe

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    Mine came with a steering wheel, I assume yours also has one. That's what I use. :cool:
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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    loying916

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    yeah I have a steering wheel too. :rolleyes:
     
  4. Mar 23, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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    Braves95

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    Nope!! Why they removed it no idea. Because the 2nd Gen has it and has the curtain airbag.
     
  5. Mar 23, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    HeavyLifter

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    Have no idea why they would remove that in the re-design? I use mine every time I get in my 2013.
     
  6. Mar 24, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    Congrats and welcome!
     
  7. Mar 24, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    How observant!
     
  8. Mar 24, 2017 at 7:47 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    Mine's just there to use the bottom bolt for mounting the ram mount ball to..............
     
  9. Mar 24, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    copernicus

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    They removed it on third gens? Interesting.

    I used it to hold on to everytime I'm going around a corner and down shifting at the same time.
     

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